Deni Avdija emerged as the go-to option for the Portland Trail Blazers down the stretch of the 2024-25 season. In his 20 games following the All-Star break, Avdija averaged 23.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists. Those borderline All-Star numbers will continue into next season, especially after Portland's summer moves.
Avdija's role as a point-forward is something the Blazers continued investing in this offseason, primarily by subtraction with Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton, and to a lesser extent, Dalano Banton landing elsewhere.
Blazers invested in Deni Avdija through subtraction
Last season, Simons averaged 19.3 points on 16.